Match preview

Leeds United (5th, 9 pts) host Everton (7th, 9 pts) at Elland Road on Friday 1 January, kick-off 20:00.

Leeds United are unbeaten, having won 2 and drawn 3 of their last five league games (scored 7, conceded 3). Everton are unbeaten, having won 2 and drawn 3 of their last five league games (scored 6, conceded 3).

The last league meeting, in January 2026, finished Everton 1–1 Leeds United.

Varless AI expects around 1.3 goals for Leeds and 1.0 for Everton, making Leeds 43% to win, the draw 29% and Everton 28%. It shapes up as a tight one, with under 2.5 goals at 60%.